by Carla Naumburg | Feb 10, 2012 | Judaism, Kveller.com
“We sit on the couch together. Just us. No computers or smartphones to distract us, no kids to interrupt us every five minutes. We have an actual conversation: he says something; I listen and say something relevant back to him. Then it happens again. And again....
by Carla Naumburg | Feb 7, 2012 | Kveller.com, Parenting
“My older daughter is 3.5, and as a result, she is hurdling headlong into The Princess Obsession, and dragging the rest of the family with her. It’s not happening all at once; last week it was the new-found interest in the rhinestone tiara her grandmother bought...
by Carla Naumburg | Jan 16, 2012 | Judaism, Kveller.com, Parenting
“And so there are two. Two daughters, two frozen embryos. Two parents who still aren’t sure if we want a third child.” You can read more about our IVF journey over at Kveller.com.
by Carla Naumburg | Nov 7, 2011 | Kveller.com, Parenting
“In the past months, I have purchased a pair of Hello Kitty slippers, a Hello Kitty calendar, and a Hello Kitty story book for my little addict. This might seem indulgent, I know, but my daughter would probably tell you it’s barely adequate, seeing as how I...
by Carla Naumburg | Oct 25, 2011 | Kveller.com, Parenting
“While she was napping, I carefully opened enough of the package to recognize that bright pink logo that was burned into my psyche decades ago. I paused for a moment as the voices of fellow hippie-progressive-feminist Mamas rang in my ears, warning me of all the...
by Carla Naumburg | Sep 3, 2011 | Kveller.com, Parenting
“Within a few hours my cervix had dilated enough for the midwife to break my water. The towels and pads they spread out were useless; nothing short of a wading pool would have contained the tsunami that splashed forth. I don’t remember for certain, but...
